Benefits for Veterans

Many members and former members of the armed services have earned educational benefits as a result of their service. Eligible students may use their benefits to supplement their financial aid package. Veterans can be certified under several chapters:

Types of Benefits

Chapter 30 - New G.I. Bill - This program is for a veteran who enlisted on or after July 1, 1985 an contributed to the educational fund while on active duty.

Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation - This program is for a veteran with at least a 20% disability rating due to a service-connected injury.

Chapter 32 - Veterans Educational Assistance Program - This program is for anyone who enlisted after December 31, 1976 but before June 30, 1985. Chapter 30 has replaced this program.

Chapter 35 - Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance - This program provides education assistance for for qualifying spouses and children of veterans who either died while on active duty or have a 100% disability rating due to a service-connected injury.

Chapter 1606 - Reservist and National Guard G.I. Bill - This program is for members of the Selected reserve or National guard who signed at least a six year contract after July 1, 1985 and who have served at least 180 days of active duty.

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